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Provision of expenses system

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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16 Feb 2023 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of an expenses system through a selective procurement method. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The contract was awarded to Certify with a total value of £31,200. The tender process was completed with the requirement for a system to process expense claims.

This procurement opportunity with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those providing accounting software packages, to engage and potentially grow their operations. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract offers a specific focus on processing expense claims, making it ideal for companies specializing in accounting software solutions. The awarded contract signifies an opportunity for selected suppliers to contribute to the Authority's operational efficiency over the next five years.

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Notice Title

Provision of expenses system

Notice Description

This was a three quote process awarded on a price only basis to the lowest bidder. The Authority requires a system for processing expense claims and Procurement Card Returns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a240954-9b08-4143-90a9-8be47daec173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1967698-f88a-4b73-9e88-16d478d25f74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48443000 - Accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CERTIFY

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